Emerald Lopez

Emerald Lopez, Ed.D., is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in veterinary operations and retail management. Currently serving as President of Equine, North America at National Veterinary Associates since January 2018, Emerald oversees a $135+ million portfolio of 26 equine practices, demonstrating expertise in managing large-scale operations. Prior roles include Senior Director of Operations in General Practice, where Emerald managed a portfolio contributing to significant revenue growth, and leadership positions at Luxottica, including Senior Director of Store Operations at LensCrafters. Emerald's educational background includes a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from City University of Seattle, a Master’s in International Relations from the University of San Diego, and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from Lewis & Clark College.